By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – In a sharply worded statement, the Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) a student group has issued a warning to both the University of Liberia administration and the government of Liberia, demanding that classes resume as scheduled on November 18, 2024, or face an unprecedented student-led revolt. The statement, […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia — As a concern keep growing over power struggle at Capitol Building, the political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, has called for immediate action to resolve the ongoing impasse in the Liberian House of Representatives, warning that the country is teetering on the […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Sochi, Russia – In a significant step towards deepening diplomatic relations, Russia has announced plans to open an embassy in Liberia, furthering its engagement with the African continent. The move comes as part of Russia’s broader strategy to expand its presence across Africa, a key focus during the First Ministerial Conference […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama Senator Augustine Chea, Senator of Sinoe County Left while Maryland County Senator James Biney sits on the right Monrovia, Liberia– A heated debate between two senior Liberian senators has erupted over the ongoing dispute surrounding the House of Representatives’ speakership and the executive branch’s handling of the 2025 national budget submission. […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia — A high-level delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament is set to visit Liberia from November 11-15, 2024, to address the ongoing political impasse in the Liberian House of Representatives, which has raised concerns about the nation’s political stability. The move comes amid growing […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia’s much-anticipated draft national budget for fiscal year 2025 will not be submitted to the House of Representatives on the previously scheduled date, as the country’s political leadership grapples with an ongoing dispute in the legislature. In a formal letter addressed to the Chief Clerk of the House […]
Read MoreBy Martin K. N. Kollie, Activist Liberia’s ongoing struggle with corruption and poor governance took another controversial turn when President Joseph Boakai recently appointed former ambassador Brahima Kaba, a retired foreign service officer, as Ambassador-Designate to Kuwait. This move has raised serious questions about the president’s commitment to reform and his tendency to recycle old, […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – The management of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) has taken decisive disciplinary action against three employees following breaches of the Decent Work Act and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between LPRC and the United Workers Union (UWU). One employee has been dismissed, while two others have been […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai unveiled a major new initiative on Wednesday aimed at transforming access to higher education for Liberian students. In partnership with Nekotech, the President announced the launch of a one-billion-dollar no-collateral student loan program, which will provide financial support to over 250 students seeking to […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; Vivian Wilson, the 20-year-old daughter of billionaire Elon Musk, has revealed plans to leave the United States, citing the political climate under Donald Trump’s return to office as her main reason for wanting to leave. Wilson, who publicly severed ties with her father in 2022, took to Threads to share her […]
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